Rahmat Abad Friends Forum organises Naat competition in Bhatkal

Bhatkal, August 20, 2026: (Press Release) The Rahmat Abad Friends Forum (RFF), Bhatkal, organised a Naat Competition at Masjid-e-Abubakar Siddiq in Bhatkal on Thursday, witnessing enthusiastic participation from students and young participants from across the region, from Byndoor to Valki.

A total of 69 participants took part in the competition, with 46 competing in the Sufla (Junior) Group and 23 in the Ulya (Senior) Group. Following the preliminary round, 16 participants—eight from each category—were selected for the final programme.

The programme began with a recitation from the Holy Qur’an by Hafiz Ahmed Kobattey. The welcome address was delivered by Moulvi Qasim Khayal, following which the finalists presented their Naats before the gathering.

Moulana Maqbool Ahmed Kobattey Nadwi, who attended the programme as the chief guest, delivered a speech highlighting important lessons from the Seerah of Prophet Muhammad SAW . He stressed the need for the younger generation to understand the life and teachings of the Prophet SAW and incorporate them into their daily lives.

Moulana Samaan Khalifa Nadwi and Moulana Niyamatullah Askiri Nadwi also addressed the gathering, drawing attention to various aspects and lessons from the Seerah.

Prizes were distributed to all participants in recognition of their efforts and participation. The competition results were announced by Moulavi Naseer Tahirbapu.

Competition Results

Sufla (Junior) Group

• First Place: Muhammad Rayyan, son of Rashid Quazi
• Second Place: Muhammad Abida, son of Noor-us-Saba Abida, Manki
• Third Place: Ali, son of Moulana Awwab Akrami

Ulya (Senior) Group

• First Place: Anas, son of Moulana Musaddiq Hallare
• Second Place: Shammas Abuhusaina, Manki, and Abdul Mubdi, son of Moulana Irfan S.M.
• Third Place: Usman Gani Hallare, son of Muqeem Hallare

The occasion also marked the official launch of the Rahmat Abad Friends Forum’s website, rffbhatkal.in, developed by Mohammed Ahmed Siddiqua. The website will provide information about the organisation’s mission and vision, activities, achievements, reports and details of its executive members.

The programme was attended by Moulana Rahmatullah Ruknuddin Nadwi (President), Moulana Maqbool Ahmed Kobattey Nadwi (Chief Guest), Moulana Mueed Nadwi, Moulana Samaan Khalifa Nadwi, Moulana Niyamatullah Askiri Nadwi, Janab Afaque Naity, Janab Abubakar Baida, Moulana Ahmed Baida, and Moulana Hasanul Banna Akrami (President, RFF), along with other guests, organisers, participants and well-wishers.

The programme concluded with a Sadarati Khitab by Moulana Rahmatullah Ruknuddin Nadwi, followed by a dua led by Moulana Niyamatullah Askiri Nadwi.

The Rahmat Abad Friends Forum expressed its gratitude to the participants, judges, guests, volunteers, parents and well-wishers for their valuable support in making the programme a success.